When I think of all the teachers I’ve ever had, I am amazed at the many roles they have to play for their students’ success. In addition to being educators, they can be mentors, role models, knowledgeable experts, a sympathetic […]
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June 22, 2018
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What Are Endothermic And Exothermic Reactions?
Endothermic? Exothermic? What Does That Mean? Let’s break these words down. Starting with “endothermic”, the prefix “endo” means “within, inner, absorbing, or containing”, and the prefix “exo” means “outside, or out of”. Of course, the word “thermic” means “heat”. So, […]
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June 19, 2018
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What Is The Difference Between A Simile And A Metaphor?
4 minute read When reading, you will notice that writers and authors will compare things to other things in order to make a point. But what is the difference between a simile and a metaphor, you ask? But what do […]
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June 15, 2018
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What Are Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells?
So, what are prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells? A cell is the smallest structural and functional unit of an organism. The most basic cell is made up of a nucleus (the part of the cell that controls all its functions), cytoplasm […]
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June 29, 2018
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Understanding Isaac Newton and his Three Laws of Motion
Sir Isaac Newton, English author, mathematician, theologian, astronomer, and physicist, wrote his Philosophiæ Naturalis Principia Mathematica, a book that changed the way scientists thought about mechanics and the way we interact with the physical universe. In Principia, Newton outlines his laws of […]
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May 7, 2018
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Four Ways To Stay Motivated And Finish The School Year Strong
It’s May! That means state testing, prom, research projects, just a bit more homework than you bargained for, and a whole bunch of other things that can really take a toll on your focus. It’s easy to start slacking right […]
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May 1, 2018
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Fighting The System: Good Students Vs. Academic Dishonesty
Students are blurring the lines between academic honesty and legitimate study more and more as time goes on. While the nature of cheating is still clearly defined, students can now find help online in a multitude of ways. It can […]
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April 30, 2018
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Four Reasons Why Vocational Classes Will Make AP Students Successful
Harvard president Charles Eliot expresses how difficult it is to provide an education that leaves students prepared for the workforce in his 1869 article, The New Education. On one hand, he champions trade schools. He cites their usefulness in producing […]
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April 18, 2018
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What’s The Point Of Going To College: A Look At What We Believe Education Should Do For Us
What is the point of going to college? Is it only supposed to prepare you for the workforce? Or should it broaden the mind and expand one’s ability for developing and understanding new ideas? This question has plagued the minds, […]
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March 27, 2018
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StudyMate: Smart And Secure Strategies To Survive The SAT Showdown (Part 2)
“If ignorant both of your enemy and yourself, you are certain to be in peril.” -Sun Tzu, The Art of War It’s 6:30AM. You’ve had a good night’s sleep, ate a good breakfast, and you’re about to make your way […]
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March 26, 2018
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Smart SAT Strategies to Survive the Test Prep Season
If there’s one test that fuels the anxiety of millions of students around the United States, it’s the SAT. Students and parents alike invest tons of money, time, and energy into preparing for the test that will decide their fates, […]
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March 19, 2018
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Do You Hate Group Projects? Here’s Five Steps To A Better Experience!
Group Projects. Nobody really likes them, but we all have to do them at some point. That said, it’s no wonder that study groups are disappearing. Naturally, working with a group of strangers comes with its problems, but they don’t […]
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